Milk supply increase needed
How do I get more milk supply? I do Lactation yeast snacks, hydration till I feel like im drowning, and I pump my supply every morning to keep it up if he sleeps through the night because im more firm then (used to be engorged) ive tried coconut water but its just so expensive to keep up he wont eat from breastfeeding often anymore because he gets too fussy while feeding, he tries suckling but delatches just seconds later while screaming. We dont know what else to do. He's been wanting more bottles even though they seem like slower flow than I am when im full.
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Blessed thistle is my favorite milk increasing herb. Also have you gotten him evaluated by a pediatric dentist for a tongue tie? That may be what is keeping him from being able to latch successfully, and his sucking is the best way to increase supply.
Also see if a lactation consultant can check your flange size. That can also prevent you from successfully emptying your breast, which is what signals to increase more milk
for a start the supplements aren’t proven to work so if it’s too expensive for you then stop buying them. The only thing that’ll work is milk removal. If he’s not feeding properly on the breast and your only pumping 1-2 times a day (correct me if i’ve read it wrong) then no wonder you’re not making enough. you need to be pumping at least every 2-3 hours.
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